Trump Claims Link Between Tylenol Use During Pregnancy and Autism. Here’s What the Evidence Says

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President Donald Trump makes an announcement at the White House in Washington, D.C., joined by (from left) FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary, NIH Director Jay Bhattacharya, Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr., and Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Mehmet Oz (at right), September 22, 2025.

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President Donald Trump announced Monday a link between Tylenol usage during pregnancy and autism, a claim that the medication’s maker fiercely disputes.

The Trump administration is releasing new guidance advising pregnant women against acetaminophen unless they have a fever. Tylenol is the brand name for acetaminophen, an over-the-counter medication commonly used for pain relief and common sicknesses like cold and fever.

James Lynch

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James Lynch

James Lynch is a news writer for National Review. He previously was a reporter for the Daily Caller. He is a graduate of the University of Notre Dame and based in the Washington, D.C. area.

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